Music and Art by the Sea 2026

Special Opening Concert

Season 24 of Music and Art by the Sea kicks off Wednesday, April 1, 2026, with a special early concert by the U.S. Air Force Jazz Ensemble. The concert starts at 6:30 p.m., and you do not want to miss hearing these professional musicians, all members of the U.S. Air Force, performing in their ensemble.

The 2026 Season 

The normal season starts on Wednesday, May 21, and continues each Wednesday through June 24, 2026, from 3:00 to 9:00 p.m. After taking a break during the summer's hottest weeks, the event returns and runs for seven weeks from August 18 through September 30, 2026.

Music and Art by the Sea begins at 3:00 p.m. and features a weekly art show at the Art Studio, followed by the option to purchase dinner from a local food truck beginning at 5:00 p.m. DJ Dan from VIP Entertainment starts playing tunes at 5:30 p.m.

From 7:00 to 9:00 p.m., listen to live music performed by a local musician or group. A different musical act plays each week, and you could hear country, rock, 80s and 90s music, yacht rock, pop, blues, jam bands, and folk music.

You can bring coolers, picnic baskets, and chairs; bug spray is encouraged. Chairs can be placed in the pavilion as early as 4:00 p.m. Each week, from 5:00 to 8:00 p.m., at least one food truck from the Village Garden Food Truck Park offers menu items for snacks or dinner. 

The bands and food trucks are subject to change. For updates, check the Music by the Sea website or the event's Facebook Page.

Event Details

Admission: Free

When: On select Wednesdays during the summer, in May, June, August, and September. See the full schedule below.

• This year, a special performance of the U.S. Air Force Jazz Band is on April 1, 2026.
• The regular season starts on May 20 and continues each Wednesday through June 24.
• There will be no shows in July.
• The second half of the season runs from Wednesday, August 19, through September 30, 2026.
• Each event begins at 3:00 with a local art show. Food trucks start serving at 5:00, and a DJ takes the stage at 5:30. The live music concert starts at 7:00 p.m.
• Chairs cannot be placed in the pavilion before 4:00 p.m.

Where: St. Augustine Beach Pier, 350 A1A Beach Blvd. St. Augustine Beach, Florida 32080

For more information, call (904) 347-8007.